Poas is a spectacular basaltic volcano that soars
2,708 meters high. The crater measures measures 1.5 kilometers in diameter
and 300 meters deep. Accessible by road, with a well developed park area,
it receives the highest number of visitors in Costa Rica. For more volcanos
see our cards #12, 16, 51 and 72.

The first account of an eruption dates back to 1723
with the most recent activity in 1965. The main crater measures 1 kilometer
in diameter and is 250-300 meters deep. It is best to visit Volcan Irazu
early in the morning, as it tends to cloud up in the afternoon. For more
volcanos see our cards #12, 16, 51, and 62.

Imagine the fun yu'll have when yu come across these
curious souls. Dive the Caribbean coast and see for yourself a crystal clear
sea packed with different kinds of beautiful fish, barracuda, shark and
more. See our cards #19, 22, 26, 29, 44, 45, y 58.

Mountain lions still roam freely throught
the countryside. As sightings of mountain lions, jaguars, margays are rare
it's a matter of being in the right place at the right time.....and being
very quiet. Thanks to the Fundacion Pro-Zoologicos for photo assistance. For
more big cats see our cards # 20, 34, 51, 67 and 71.

Dive the Pacific coastof Costa Rica and get ready
for some big action. White tipped sharks, hammerheads, marble rays, manta
rays, whale sharks and humpbacks can be seen as well as a plethora of other
creatures. Divers Down! See our cards # 3, 15, 31, 37, 41, 52 and 66.

Imagine if you will, a quiet and safe ride down the river
bordered by tropical forest. Sit back; if your are quiet enough you
will get enjoy the vistas you could observe in some of Costa Rica's
finest nature. Parrots, mot-mots, monkeys, iguanas, kingfishers, crocodiles
basking in the sun.....what a pleasant way to spend part of your day.
Thanks to Jorge Hagnauer B. of Safiris Corobici for photographic assistance.
For more wild life see our cards #1, 2, 8, 23, 36, 53, 56, 59 & 61.